Warehouse and Inventory Specialist

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Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Student Housing the Warehouse and Inventory Specialist performs all duties but works independently in inventory control, work control functions and minor project coordination for University Housing Services. Incumbent is responsible for the daily operations of the Warehouse, including but not limited to Warehouse Stock, Inventory Control, and the leadership of Student Assistants assigned to the area. In accordance with all applicable state laws, Trustees, and University policies, the Warehouse and Inventory Specialist independently process a variety of diverse and complex requisitions, purchase orders requests, and invoices for the department goods and services.

Furthermore, this position is responsible for providing services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life, retention, and graduation rate. This position uses a student-centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

ACPA’s 2024 and 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

• →Purchasing Support - Conduct thorough analysis of pricing, quantity, availability, and shipping times with vendors. Identify and recommend opportunities for product standardization and cost-effective alternatives. Conduct thorough analysis to obtain competitive quotes on all orders prior to submitting requisitions.
• →Inventory and Stock Management - Exercise sound judgment and decision making daily; evaluate and balance price, delivery, and quality concerns to best meet client's needs and keep supervisor informed of issues of concern. Perform physical inventories and maintain perpetual inventory records of stock quantities.
• →Administrative - Reconcile Purchasing Cards as assigned. Provide assistance to the department budget coordinator with reconciliation problems. Track spending in various budget sheets and purchase orders including keeping excellent inventory.
• →Supply Delivery, Pick Up, and Distribution - Organize delivery dates and times with various vendors. Organize and distribute supplies to staff members and custodial storage areas. Utilize Campus Vehicle to pick up items as necessary from local vendors.
• →Work with staff and management within the campus community, including providing training related to warehouse and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assist with moving items and setups, as necessary.

Student Housing

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Nonexempt

The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of warehouse and inventory management operations, including receiving, storing, packing, and shipping materials and supplies, as well as methods for maintaining inventory records and forecasting routine supply needs. They will have the ability to quickly learn and apply CSU procurement practices, procedures, and material specifications while demonstrating general knowledge of facilities equipment, maintenance materials, and custodial operations. The successful candidate will be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications and systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft, Metabim, TrackPad, Mail Metering software, StarRez, TMA, and other business-related applications. They will demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate, and lead the work of others, provide training and work direction, maintain accurate records, prepare reports and correspondence, and perform administrative, technical, and analytical duties with a high degree of accuracy. The candidate must also maintain confidentiality, communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders, and exhibit exceptional customer service and public relations skills.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related related experience required.

• Experience in a storeroom or warehouse in the performance of work involving the receipt, storage, and issuance of a variety of supplies, material, and equipment preferred.

• Basic knowledge of common facility and custodial equipment maintenance.

• Valid California driver's license to drive university vehicle and to transport materials and equipment to various Housing sites required.

• Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Jul 18 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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